dismissed

[dɪsˈmɪst]

dismissed Definition

  • 1order or allow to leave; send away.
  • 2treat as unworthy of serious consideration.
  • 3officially remove from employment or duty.

Using dismissed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dismissed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The teacher dismissed the class early.

  • Example

    He dismissed my suggestion as irrelevant.

  • Example

    The company dismissed the employee for misconduct.

dismissed Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with dismissed

  • dismiss someone's fears

    to make someone feel less worried or anxious about something

    Example

    She tried to dismiss his fears about the upcoming exam.

  • to decide that a legal case is not worth considering further and stop it from being discussed in court

    Example

    The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.

  • to stop thinking about something or someone

    Example

    I tried to dismiss the thought from my mind, but it kept coming back.

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Summary: dismissed in Brief

To 'dismiss' [dɪsˈmɪst] means to order or allow someone to leave, treat something as unworthy of consideration, or officially remove someone from employment or duty. Examples include 'The teacher dismissed the class early,' 'He dismissed my suggestion as irrelevant,' and 'The company dismissed the employee for misconduct.' Phrases include 'dismiss someone's fears,' 'dismiss a case,' and 'dismiss from one's mind.'

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